09/02/2026
Noticing Isn't Diagnosing
Noticing something doesn't mean assuming the worst. It means you're the parent who catches things early instead of wondering later.
Things worth mentioning to your pediatrician: not responding to their name by 12 months, no pointing or waving by 12-14 months, no single words by 16 months, loss of any skills at any age.
One sign isn't a diagnosis - it's a conversation starter.
Try this at home:
Instead of late-night search spirals, write down specific moments: what happened, when, how often. Real observations help professionals far more than worried summaries. And screening at your 18- and 24-month well visits? Say yes.